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                UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

CHECK ONE                         FORM 10-Q

[X]              QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
                     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED: MARCH 31, 2001
                                       OR
[ ]              TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
                     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
            FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM           TO
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                           AMERICAN HOMEPATIENT, INC.
                           --------------------------
             (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)

         DELAWARE                     0-19532                      62-1474680
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(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF     (COMMISSION                 (IRS EMPLOYER
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)       FILE NUMBER)            IDENTIFICATION NO.)


            5200 MARYLAND WAY, SUITE 400, BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE 37027
            --------------------------------------------------------
            (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)       (ZIP CODE)

                                 (615) 221-8884
                                 --------------
              (REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE)

                                      NONE
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              (FORMER NAME, FORMER ADDRESS AND FORMER FISCAL YEAR,
                         IF CHANGES SINCE LAST REPORT.)


INDICATE BY CHECK MARK WHETHER THE REGISTRANT: (1) HAS FILED ALL REPORTS
REQUIRED TO BE FILED BY SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934 DURING THE PRECEDING 12 MONTHS (OR FOR SUCH SHORTER PERIOD THAT THE
REGISTRANT WAS REQUIRED TO FILE SUCH REPORTS), AND (2) HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO SUCH
FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PAST 90 DAYS. YES [X]  NO [ ]

                                   16,327,389
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      (OUTSTANDING SHARES OF THE ISSUER'S COMMON STOCK AS OF MAY 10, 2001)

                          TOTAL NUMBER OF SEQUENTIALLY
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                          PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                   AMERICAN HOMEPATIENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                  INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                    (unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


ASSETS
                                                                       December 31,            March 31,
                                                                           2000                  2001
                                                                      -------------         -------------
<S>                                                                   <C>                   <C>
CURRENT ASSETS
    Cash and cash equivalents                                         $  12,081,000         $  15,107,000
    Restricted cash                                                         179,000                 6,000
    Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts
      of $40,862,000 and $38,724,000, respectively                       75,465,000            73,235,000
    Inventories                                                          15,522,000            13,999,000
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets                             1,489,000             1,575,000
                                                                      -------------         -------------
          Total current assets                                          104,736,000           103,922,000
                                                                      -------------         -------------
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, at cost                                         184,661,000           185,426,000
    Less accumulated depreciation and amortization                     (131,663,000)         (134,196,000)
                                                                      -------------         -------------
          Property and equipment, net                                    52,998,000            51,230,000
                                                                      -------------         -------------
OTHER ASSETS
    Excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired, net          197,491,000           196,072,000
    Investment in joint ventures                                          7,918,000             8,698,000
    Deferred financing costs, net                                         3,269,000             2,763,000
    Other assets, net                                                    12,102,000            11,878,000
                                                                      -------------         -------------
          Total other assets                                            220,780,000           219,411,000
                                                                      -------------         -------------
                                                                      $ 378,514,000         $ 374,563,000
                                                                      =============         =============
</TABLE>


                                   (Continued)


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                   AMERICAN HOMEPATIENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                  INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                   (Continued)
                                   (unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                                                          December 31,            March 31,
                                                                             2000                   2001
                                                                         -------------         -------------
<S>                                                                      <C>                   <C>
CURRENT LIABILITIES
    Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases                 $ 297,787,000         $ 297,775,000
    Accounts payable                                                        16,449,000            15,691,000
    Other payables                                                           2,478,000             2,727,000
    Accrued expenses:
       Payroll and related benefits                                          8,204,000             8,226,000
       Interest                                                              1,748,000             5,048,000
       Insurance                                                             5,162,000             5,695,000
       Other                                                                13,345,000            12,500,000
                                                                         -------------         -------------
          Total current liabilities                                        345,173,000           347,662,000
                                                                         -------------         -------------
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
    Long-term debt and capital leases, less current portion                  1,365,000             1,294,000
    Other noncurrent liabilities                                             5,737,000             5,763,000
                                                                         -------------         -------------
          Total noncurrent liabilities                                       7,102,000             7,057,000
                                                                         -------------         -------------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Preferred stock, $.01 par value; authorized 5,000,000 shares;
       none issued and outstanding                                                  --                    --
    Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized 35,000,000
       shares; issued and outstanding, 15,856,000 and
       16,327,000 shares, respectively                                         159,000               163,000
    Paid-in capital                                                        173,777,000           173,975,000
    Accumulated deficit                                                   (147,697,000)         (154,294,000)
                                                                         -------------         -------------
          Total shareholders' equity                                        26,239,000            19,844,000
                                                                         -------------         -------------
                                                                         $ 378,514,000         $ 374,563,000
                                                                         =============         =============
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes to interim condensed consolidated financial statements
are an integral part of these statements.



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                   AMERICAN HOMEPATIENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

             INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                   (unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                         Three Months Ended March 31
                                                                      ---------------------------------
                                                                          2000                 2001
                                                                      ------------         ------------
<S>                                                                   <C>                  <C>

REVENUES
    Sales and related service revenues                                $ 42,502,000         $ 43,868,000
    Rentals and other revenues                                          44,236,000           46,194,000
    Earnings from joint ventures                                         1,152,000            1,059,000
                                                                      ------------         ------------
          Total revenues                                                87,890,000           91,121,000
                                                                      ------------         ------------
EXPENSES
    Cost of sales and related services, excluding depreciation
       and amortization                                                 21,826,000           22,170,000
    Operating                                                           53,464,000           52,966,000
    General and administrative                                           3,350,000            3,938,000
    Depreciation and amortization                                        9,773,000            7,876,000
    Amortization of deferred financing costs                               438,000              639,000
    Interest                                                             7,463,000            9,979,000
                                                                      ------------         ------------
          Total expenses                                                96,314,000           97,568,000
                                                                      ------------         ------------
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES                                (8,424,000)          (6,447,000)

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES                                                 150,000              150,000
                                                                      ------------         ------------
NET LOSS                                                              $ (8,574,000)        $ (6,597,000)
                                                                      ------------         ------------
NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE
       - Basic                                                        $      (0.55)        $      (0.40)
                                                                      ============         ============
       - Diluted                                                      $      (0.55)        $      (0.40)
                                                                      ============         ============
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON
SHARES OUTSTANDING
       - Basic                                                          15,480,000           16,352,000
                                                                      ============         ============
       - Diluted                                                        15,480,000           16,352,000
                                                                      ============         ============
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes to interim condensed consolidated financial statements
are an integral part of these statements.


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                   AMERICAN HOMEPATIENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

             INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                   (unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                 Three Months Ended March 31
                                                                               -------------------------------
                                                                                   2000                2001
                                                                               -----------         -----------
<S>                                                                            <C>                 <C>

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
    Net loss                                                                   $(8,574,000)        $(6,597,000)
    Adjustments to reconcile net loss
      to net cash provided from (used in) operating activities:
       Depreciation and amortization                                             9,773,000           7,876,000
       Amortization of deferred financing costs                                    438,000             639,000
       Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures                        (216,000)           (508,000)
       Minority interest                                                            41,000              71,000

    Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
       Restricted cash                                                                  --             173,000
       Accounts receivable, net                                                    416,000           2,230,000
       Inventories                                                               2,012,000           1,523,000
       Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                   (11,000)            (86,000)
       Income tax payable                                                          209,000              89,000
       Accounts payable, other payables and accrued expenses                    (7,679,000)          2,412,000
       Other non current liabilities                                                53,000              18,000
       Other assets                                                                 77,000             199,000
                                                                               -----------         -----------
          Net cash provided from (used in) operating activities                 (3,461,000)          8,039,000
                                                                               -----------         -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
    Proceeds from joint venture dissolutions                                       737,000                  --
    Additions to property and equipment, net                                    (4,651,000)         (4,664,000)
    Distributions from (advances to) unconsolidated joint
       ventures, net                                                              (387,000)           (272,000)
    Distributions to minority interest owners                                      (20,000)            (63,000)
                                                                               -----------         -----------
       Net cash used in investing activities                                    (4,321,000)         (4,999,000)
                                                                               -----------         -----------
</TABLE>


                                   (Continued)

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                   AMERICAN HOMEPATIENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

             INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                   (unaudited)
                                   (Continued)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                  Three Months Ended March 31
                                                                               -------------------------------
                                                                                  2000                 2001
                                                                               -----------         -----------
<S>                                                                            <C>                 <C>

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
    Principal payments on debt and capital leases                               (7,092,000)            (83,000)
    Proceeds from issuance of debt                                                 377,000                  --
    Proceeds from Employee Stock Purchase Plan                                     168,000             202,000
    Deferred financing costs                                                    (1,041,000)           (133,000)
                                                                               -----------         -----------
          Net cash used in financing activities                                 (7,588,000)            (14,000)
                                                                               -----------         -----------
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                               (15,370,000)          3,026,000

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period                                  28,123,000          12,081,000
                                                                               -----------         -----------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period                                       $12,753,000         $15,107,000
                                                                               ===========         ===========
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
    Cash payments of interest                                                  $ 7,418,000         $ 6,606,000
                                                                               ===========         ===========
    Cash payments of income taxes                                              $   185,000         $   172,000
                                                                               ===========         ===========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes to interim condensed consolidated financial statements
are an integral part of these statements.


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                   AMERICAN HOMEPATIENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

          NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                             MARCH 31, 2001 AND 2000

1.       ORGANIZATION AND BACKGROUND

American HomePatient, Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated in Delaware in
September 1991. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 5200
Maryland Way, Suite 400, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027-5018, and its telephone
number at that address is (615) 221-8884. The Company provides home health care
services and products consisting primarily of respiratory and infusion therapies
and the rental and sale of home medical equipment and home health care supplies.
For the three months ended March 31, 2001, such services represented 58%, 18%
and 24%, respectively of revenues. These services and products are paid for
primarily by Medicare, Medicaid and other third-party payors. As of March 31,
2001, the Company provided these services to patients primarily in the home
through 303 centers in 38 states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado,
Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri,
Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio,
Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota,
Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin. From its
inception through 1997 the Company experienced substantial growth primarily as a
result of its strategy of acquiring and operating home health care businesses.
Beginning in 1998, the Company's strategy shifted from acquiring new businesses
to focusing more on internal growth, integrating its acquired operations and
achieving operating efficiencies.

2.       BANK CREDIT FACILITY

The Company is the borrower under a credit facility (the "Bank Credit Facility")
between the Company and Bankers Trust Company, as agent for a syndicate of
lenders (the "Lenders"). The Company is in default under the Fourth Amended and
Restated Credit Agreement, (the Credit Agreement as amended from time to time is
hereinafter referred to as the "Credit Agreement") as a result of breaching
several of the financial covenants in the Credit Agreement and failing to make a
scheduled principal payment due March 15, 2001. The Company and the Lenders are
negotiating to amend the current Credit Agreement and have reached tentative
agreements in principal which are being finalized. The amended Credit Agreement,
if finalized as expected, will cure the current defaults, amend the principal
amortization schedule, and extend the term of the Credit Agreement to December
31, 2002. The Company expects to finalize the amended Credit Agreement on or
about May 18, 2001. There can be no assurance that such negotiations will be
successful in curing the above-referenced defaults or that such negotiations
will be finalized on or about May 18, 2001, if at all. Substantially all of the
Company's assets have been pledged as security for borrowings under the Bank
Credit Facility. While the Company is in default, the Lenders have the right to
demand the immediate payment of all indebtedness outstanding under the Credit
Agreement. Accordingly, the Company has classified the related debt principal
amounts as a current liability. Such indebtedness, as of May 10, 2001, totals
$296.6 million.

The Company does not have the liquidity to repay the indebtedness if payment is
demanded. If payment is demanded for the entire indebtedness, the Lenders would
then have the right to seize all of the assets of the Company pledged to the
Lenders. In addition, the proceeds of all of the


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Company's accounts receivable are transferred daily into a bank account which,
under the terms of a Concentration Bank Agreement, allows the Lenders, upon an
event of default, to cease honoring any drafts under the account and set off all
amounts in the bank account against the indebtedness owed to the Lenders. There
can be no assurance that future cash flow from operations will be sufficient to
cover debt obligations or that any negotiations with the Lenders to amend the
Credit Facility and cure the defaults will be successful. These matters raise
substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments of recorded
asset carrying amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that
might result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Due to these contractual obligations, the Company has recorded a provision of
$1.6 million for default interest in the quarter ended March 31, 2001, in
addition to interest due under the Bank Credit Facility prior to any events of
default. However, based upon current negotiations with the Lenders, the Company
expects this obligation to be forgiven, at which time the accrual will be
reversed.

As part of the second amendment to the Bank Credit Facility, the Company agreed
to issue on March 31, 2001 (provided loans, letters of credit or commitments are
still outstanding) warrants to the Lenders representing 19.99% of the common
stock of the Company issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2001. As of May 10,
2001, the Company has not issued these warrants but plans to issue them upon
finalizing the amended Credit Agreement. Fifty percent of these warrants will be
exercisable at any time after issuance and the remaining fifty percent will be
exercisable from and after September 30, 2001 (provided loans, letters of credit
or commitments have not been terminated subsequent to March 31, 2001 and prior
to September 30, 2001). The exercise price of the warrants is $0.01 per share.

3.       GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATION

On February 12, 1998, a subpoena from the Office of Inspector General of the
Department of Health and Human Services ("OIG") was served on the Company at its
Pineville, Kentucky center in connection with an investigation relating to
possible improper claims for payment from Medicare. The investigation was
initiated as a result of a qui tam complaint filed under seal by a former
employee of the Company under the False Claims Act. In connection with this
investigation the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") has examined alleged
improprieties by the Company during the period from January 1, 1995 to December
31, 1998, including allegedly improper billing activities and allegedly improper
remuneration to, and contracts with physicians, hospitals and other healthcare
providers. The Company has been engaged in discussions with the government
concerning possible settlement of these matters. Based upon recent negotiations,
the Company has recorded a reserve in the amount of $7.5 million in anticipation
of a settlement with the DOJ and the relator who filed the False Claims Act
case. There can be no assurances that a settlement will be reached and no
assurances as to the amount, terms, scope or timing of any such settlement. A
settlement could result in a default under the Credit Agreement to the extent
the amount and terms of the final settlement differ significantly from current
negotiations.

The Company also has reason to believe that another qui tam complaint has been
filed against the Company under the False Claims Act. The Company has not seen a
complaint in this action, but believes that it contains allegations similar to
the ones investigated by the government in connection with the False Claims Act
case originating with the Pineville, Kentucky center described above. If the
possible settlement of the first case occurs, then the Company believes that
this second case will be limited to allegedly improper activities occurring
after December 31, 1998.

The Company also was named as a defendant in two other False Claims Act cases.
In each of those cases the DOJ declined to intervene and such cases were
subsequently dismissed in March 2001. The first of these cases, United States
ex. rel. Kirk S. Corsello v. Lincare, et al. (N.D. Ga.),


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was dismissed with prejudice on the motion of the Company on March 9, 2001. Mr.
Corsello's qui tam complaint alleged that the Company and numerous other
unrelated defendants, including other large DME suppliers, engaged in a kickback
scheme to provide free or below market value equipment and medicine to
physicians who would in turn refer patients to the defendants in violation of
the False Claims Act. The other case, United States ex. rel. Alan D. Hutchison
v. Respironics, et al. (S.D. NY and N.D. Ga.), was dismissed without prejudice
on Mr. Hutchison's own motion on March 22, 2001. Mr. Hutchison's qui tam
complaint alleged that the Company and numerous other unrelated defendants filed
false claims with Medicare for ventilators that the defendants allegedly knew
were not medically necessary.

There can be no assurances as to the final outcome of the pending False Claims
Act lawsuits. Possible outcomes include, among other things, the repayment of
reimbursements previously received by the Company related to improperly billed
claims, the imposition of fines or penalties, and the suspension or exclusion of
the Company from participation in the Medicare, Medicaid and other government
reimbursement programs. The outcome of the pending lawsuits could have a
material adverse effect on the Company.

4.       MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT ISSUES

The Medicare reimbursement rate for oxygen related services was reduced by 25%
beginning January 1, 1998 as a result of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (the
"Medicare Oxygen Reimbursement Reduction") and an additional reduction of 5%
beginning January 1, 1999. The reimbursement rate for certain drugs and
biologicals covered under Medicare was also reduced by 5% beginning January 1,
1998. The Company is one of the nation's largest providers of home oxygen
services to patients, many of whom are Medicare recipients, and is therefore
significantly affected by this legislation. Medicare oxygen reimbursements
account for approximately 27% of the Company's revenues. In January 2001,
federal legislation was signed into law that provided for a one-time increase
beginning July 1, 2001 in Medicare reimbursement rates for home medical
equipment, excluding oxygen related services, based on the consumer price index
(CPI). The Company estimates that this CPI increase will increase revenue and
pre-tax income by approximately $1.0 million over the third and fourth quarters
of 2001 and $1.0 million on an annual basis thereafter.


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5.       EARNINGS PER SHARE

Under the standards established by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 128, earnings per share is measured at two levels: basic earnings per share
and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing
net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during
the year. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the
weighted average number of common shares after considering the additional
dilution related to convertible preferred stock, convertible debt, options and
warrants. In computing diluted earnings per share, the outstanding stock
warrants and stock options are considered dilutive using the treasury stock
method. However, these incremental shares were excluded from the computation of
diluted earnings per share as the effect of their inclusion was anti-dilutive.
The following information is necessary to calculate earnings per share for the
periods presented:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                          (unaudited)
                                                                               -------------------------------
                                                                                 Three Months Ended March 31,
                                                                               -------------------------------
                                                                                  2000                 2001
                                                                               -----------         -----------
<S>                                                                            <C>                 <C>

Net loss                                                                       $(8,574,000)        $(6,597,000)
                                                                               ===========         ===========
Weighted average common shares outstanding                                      15,480,000          16,352,000
Effect of dilutive options and warrants                                                 --                  --
                                                                               -----------         -----------
Adjusted diluted commons shares outstanding                                     15,480,000          16,352,000
                                                                               ===========         ===========
Net loss per common share
    - Basic                                                                    $     (0.55)        $     (0.40)
                                                                               ===========         ===========
    - Diluted                                                                  $     (0.55)        $     (0.40)
                                                                               ===========         ===========
</TABLE>


6.       BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company for the
three months ended March 31, 2001 and 2000 herein have been prepared by the
Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities
and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally
included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and
regulations. In the opinion of management of the Company, the accompanying
unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments
(consisting of only normally recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the
financial position at March 31, 2001 and the results of operations and the cash
flows for the three months ended March 31, 2001 and 2000.

The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2001 and 2000 are
not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the entire respective
years. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read
in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included
in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2000.


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Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2000 consolidated financial
statements to conform to the 2001 presentation.

7.       COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

Comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2001 and 2000 was
comprised solely of net losses.

8.       IMPLEMENTATION OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, as amended, "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS No. 133") has been issued
effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. SFAS No. 133, as
amended, requires companies to record derivatives on the balance sheet as assets
or liabilities, measured at fair value. The Company adopted the provisions of
SFAS No. 133, as amended, effective January 1, 2001, as required; however, the
Company's adoption of SFAS No. 133, as amended, did not have a material effect
on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting
Bulletin No. 101 ("SAB 101") regarding revenue recognition in financial
statements. SAB 101 was effective January 1, 2000 but implementation was delayed
until the fourth quarter of 2000. The Company's implementation of SAB 101 in the
fourth quarter did not have a material impact on its financial position, results
of operations or cash flows on a quarterly or annual basis.


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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS

THIS QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q INCLUDES FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS WITHIN
THE MEANING OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995 INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, STATEMENTS CONTAINING THE WORDS "BELIEVES," "ANTICIPATES,"
"INTENDS," "EXPECTS," "ESTIMATES," "PROJECTS", "MAY," "WILL", "LIKELY" AND WORDS
OF SIMILAR IMPORT. SUCH STATEMENTS INCLUDE STATEMENTS CONCERNING THE COMPANY'S
BUSINESS STRATEGY, OPERATIONS, COST SAVINGS INITIATIVES, FUTURE COMPLIANCE WITH
ACCOUNTING STANDARDS, INDUSTRY, ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE, FINANCIAL CONDITION,
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES, EXISTING GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS AND CHANGES IN,
OR THE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH, GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS, PROJECTIONS, FUTURE
COMPLIANCE WITH BANK CREDIT FACILITY COVENANTS, LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS FOR
HEALTHCARE REFORM, THE ABILITY TO ENTER INTO JOINT VENTURES, STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH MANAGED CARE PROVIDERS ON AN ACCEPTABLE BASIS, AND CHANGES
IN REIMBURSEMENT POLICIES. SUCH STATEMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO VARIOUS RISKS AND
UNCERTAINTIES. THE COMPANY'S ACTUAL RESULTS MAY DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THE
RESULTS DISCUSSED IN SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS BECAUSE OF A NUMBER OF
FACTORS, INCLUDING THOSE IDENTIFIED IN THE "RISK FACTORS" SECTION AND ELSEWHERE
IN THIS QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q. THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE MADE
AS OF THE DATE OF THIS QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q AND THE COMPANY DOES NOT
UNDERTAKE TO UPDATE THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS OR TO UPDATE THE REASONS THAT
ACTUAL RESULTS COULD DIFFER FROM THOSE PROJECTED IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS.

GENERAL

The Company provides home health care services and products to patients through
its 303 centers in 38 states. These services and products are primarily paid for
by Medicare, Medicaid and other third-party payors.

The Company has three principal services or product lines: home respiratory
services, home infusion services and home medical equipment and supplies. Home
respiratory services include oxygen systems, nebulizers, aerosol medications and
home ventilators and are provided primarily to patients with severe and chronic
pulmonary diseases. Home infusion services are used to administer nutrients,
antibiotics and other medications to patients with medical conditions such as
neurological impairments, infectious diseases or cancer. The Company also sells
and rents a variety of home medical equipment and supplies, including
wheelchairs, hospital beds and ambulatory aids.


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The following table sets forth the percentage of the Company's revenues
represented by each line of business for the periods presented:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                    Three Months Ended March 31,
                                                                                    ----------------------------
                                                                                      2000                2001
                                                                                      ----                ----
<S>                                                                                 <C>                   <C>

Home respiratory therapy services                                                       55%                 58%
Home infusion therapy services                                                          21                  18
Home medical equipment and medical supplies                                             24                  24
                                                                                      ----                ----
    Total                                                                              100%                100%
                                                                                      ====                ====
</TABLE>

Prior to 1998, the Company had significantly expanded its operations through a
combination of home health care acquisitions and joint ventures and strategic
alliances with integrated health care delivery systems, as well as internal
growth. In 1998, the Company purposefully slowed its growth by acquisitions
compared to prior years to focus more on existing operations. As amended, the
Company's Credit Agreement now requires bank consent for acquisitions or
investments in new joint ventures.

During 2000, the Company converted six of its previously 50% owned joint
ventures to wholly owned operations as a result of the withdrawal of the
hospital partners from the partnerships. As a result of these transactions, the
results of operations of these joint ventures have been consolidated into the
financial results of the Company. Previously, these joint ventures were
accounted for under the equity method. In the fourth quarter of 2000, the
Company and its hospital partner sold substantially all of the assets of the
Amarillo, Texas partnership to a third party and discontinued operations in
preparation for dissolving the Amarillo partnership in 2001. The Company did not
acquire any businesses or develop any new joint ventures during 2000 and 2001
other than convert previously 50% owned joint ventures to wholly owned
operations.

GOVERNMENT REGULATION

         General. The Company, as a participant in the health care industry, is
subject to extensive federal, state and local regulation. In addition to the
False Claims Act and other federal and state anti-kickback and self-referral
laws applicable to all of the Company's operations (discussed more fully below),
the operations of the Company's home health care centers are subject to federal
laws covering the repackaging and dispensing of drugs (including oxygen) and
regulating interstate motor-carrier transportation. Such centers also are
subject to state laws (most notably licensing and controlled substances
registration) governing pharmacies, nursing services and certain types of home
health agency activities. Additionally, certain of the Company's employees are
subject to state laws and regulations governing the professional practice of
respiratory therapy, pharmacy and nursing. Information about individuals and
other health care providers who have been sanctioned or excluded from
participation in government reimbursement programs is readily available on the
Internet, and all health care providers, including the Company, are held
responsible for carefully screening entities and individuals they employ or do
business with, to avoid contracting with an excluded provider. The federal
government may impose sanctions, including financial penalties, on companies
that contract with excluded providers.

The Company's operations are also subject to a series of laws and regulations
dating back to the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 ("OBRA 1987") which
apply to the Company's


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operation. Periodic changes have occurred from time to time since OBRA 1987,
including reimbursement reductions and changes to payment rules.

The Federal False Claims Act imposes civil liability on individuals or entities
that submit false or fraudulent claims to the government for payment. False
Claims Act penalties for violations can include sanctions, including civil
monetary penalties. As a provider of services under the federal reimbursement
programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE (formerly CHAMPUS), the Company
is subject to the anti-kickback statute, also known as the "fraud and abuse
law." This law prohibits any bribe, kickback, rebate or remuneration of any kind
in return for, or as an inducement for, the referral of patients for
government-reimbursed health care services. The Company may also be affected by
the federal physician self-referral prohibition, known as the "Stark Law",
which, with certain exceptions, prohibits physicians from referring patients to
entities in which they have a financial relationship. Many states in which the
Company operates have adopted similar self-referral laws, as well as laws that
prohibit certain direct or indirect payments or fee-splitting arrangements
between health care providers, under the theory that such arrangements are
designed to induce or to encourage the referral of patients to a particular
provider. In many states, these laws apply to services reimbursed by all payor
sources.

In 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA")
introduced a new category of federal criminal health care fraud offenses. If a
violation of a federal criminal law relates to a health care benefit, then an
individual is guilty of committing a Federal Health Care Offense. The specific
offenses are: health care fraud; theft or embezzlement; false statements,
obstruction of an investigation; and money laundering. These crimes can apply to
claims submitted not only to government reimbursement programs such as Medicare,
Medicaid and TRICARE, but to any third-party payor, and carry penalties
including fines and imprisonment.

The Company must follow strict requirements with paperwork and billing. As
required by law, it is Company policy that certain service charges (as defined
by Medicare) falling under Medicare Part B are confirmed with a Certificate for
Medical Necessity ("CMN") signed by a physician. In January, 1999, the OIG
published a draft Model Compliance Plan for the Durable Medical Equipment,
Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supply Industry. The OIG has stressed the importance
for all health care providers to have an effective compliance plan. The Company
has created and implemented a compliance program, which it believes meets the
elements of the OIG's Model Plan for the industry. As part of its compliance
program, the Company performs internal audits of the adequacy of billing
documentation. The Company's policy is to voluntarily refund to the government
any reimbursements previously received for claims with insufficient
documentation that are identified in this process and that cannot be corrected.
The Company regularly reviews and updates its policies and procedures in an
effort to comply with applicable laws and regulations; however, certain
proceedings have been and may in the future be commenced against the Company
alleging violations of applicable laws governing the operation of the Company's
business and its billing practices. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Government Regulation - Legal
Proceedings."

Health care law is an area of extensive and dynamic regulatory oversight.
Changes in laws or regulations or new interpretations of existing laws or
regulations can have a dramatic effect on permissible activities, the relative
costs associated with doing business, and the amount and availability of
reimbursement from government and other third-party payors. Compliance with
these extensive, complex and frequently changing laws and regulations is
difficult.


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In recent years, various state and federal regulatory agencies have stepped up
investigative and enforcement activities with respect to the health care
industry, and many health care providers, including the Company and other
durable medical equipment suppliers, have received subpoenas and other requests
for information in connection with their business operations and practices. From
time to time the Company also receives notices and subpoenas from various
government agencies concerning plans to audit the Company, or requesting
information regarding certain aspects of the Company's business. The Company
cooperates with the various agencies in responding to such subpoenas and
requests. The Company expects to incur additional legal expenses in the future
in connection with existing and future investigations.

The government has broad authority and discretion in enforcing applicable laws
and regulations; therefore, the scope and outcome of any such investigations,
inquiries, or legal actions cannot be predicted. There can be no assurance that
federal, state or local governments will not impose additional regulations upon
the Company's activities nor that the Company's activities will not be found to
have violated some of the governing laws and regulations. Any such regulatory
changes or findings of violations of laws could adversely affect the Company's
business and financial position, and could even result in the exclusion of the
Company from participating in Medicare, Medicaid, and other government
reimbursement programs.

         Legal Proceedings. On February 12, 1998, a subpoena from the OIG was
served on the Company at its Pineville, Kentucky center in connection with an
investigation relating to possible improper claims for payment from Medicare.
The investigation was initiated as a result of a qui tam complaint filed under
seal by a former employee of the Company under the False Claims Act. In
connection with this investigation the DOJ has examined alleged improprieties by
the Company during the period from January 1, 1995 to December 31, 1998,
including allegedly improper billing activities and allegedly improper
remuneration to, and contracts with physicians, hospitals and other healthcare
providers. The Company has been engaged in discussions with the government
concerning possible settlement of these matters. Based upon recent negotiations,
the Company has recorded a reserve in the amount of $7.5 million in anticipation
of a settlement with the DOJ and the relator who filed the False Claims Act
case. There can be no assurances that a settlement will be reached and no
assurances as to the amount, terms, scope or timing of any such settlement. A
settlement could result in a default under the Credit Agreement to the extent
the amount and terms of the final settlement differ significantly from current
negotiations.

The Company also has reason to believe that another qui tam complaint has been
filed against the Company under the False Claims Act. The Company has not seen a
complaint in this action, but believes that it contains allegations similar to
the ones investigated by the government in connection with the False Claims Act
case originating with the Pineville, Kentucky center described above. If the
possible settlement of the first case occurs, then the Company believes that
this second case will be limited to allegedly improper activities occurring
after December 31, 1998.

The Company also was named as a defendant in two other False Claim Act cases. In
each of those cases the DOJ declined to intervene and such cases were
subsequently dismissed in March 2001. The first of these cases, United States
ex. rel. Kirk S. Corsello v. Lincare, et al. (N.D. Ga.), was dismissed with
prejudice on the motion of the Company on March 9, 2001. Mr. Corsello's qui tam
complaint alleged that the Company and numerous other unrelated defendants,
including other large DME suppliers, engaged in a kickback scheme to provide
free or below market value equipment and medicine to physicians who would in
turn refer patients to the defendants in violation of the False Claims Act. The
other case, United States ex. rel. Alan D. Hutchison v.


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Respironics, et al. (S.D. NY and N.D. Ga.), was dismissed without prejudice on
Mr. Hutchison's own motion on March 22, 2001. Mr. Hutchison's qui tam complaint
alleged that the Company and numerous other unrelated defendants filed false
claims with Medicare for ventilators that the defendants allegedly knew were not
medically necessary.

There can be no assurances as to the final outcome of the pending False Claims
Act lawsuits. Possible outcomes include, among other things, the repayment of
reimbursements previously received by the Company related to improperly billed
claims, the imposition of fines or penalties, and the suspension or exclusion of
the Company from participation in the Medicare, Medicaid and other government
reimbursement programs. The outcome of the pending lawsuits could have a
material adverse effect on the Company.

MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT FOR OXYGEN THERAPY SERVICES

The Medicare reimbursement rate for oxygen related services was reduced by 25%
beginning January 1, 1998 as a result of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (the
"Medicare Oxygen Reimbursement Reduction") and an additional reduction of 5%
beginning January 1, 1999. The reimbursement rate for certain drugs and
biologicals covered under Medicare was also reduced by 5% beginning January 1,
1998. The Company is one of the nation's largest providers of home oxygen
services to patients, many of whom are Medicare recipients, and is therefore
significantly affected by this legislation. Medicare oxygen reimbursements
account for approximately 27% of the Company's revenues. In January 2001,
federal legislation was signed into law that provided for a one-time increase
beginning July 1, 2001 in Medicare reimbursement rates for home medical
equipment, excluding oxygen related services, based on the consumer price index
(CPI). The Company estimates that this CPI increase will increase revenue and
pre-tax income by approximately $1.0 million over the third and fourth quarters
of 2001 and $1.0 million on an annual basis thereafter.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The Company reports its revenues as follows: (i) sales and related services;
(ii) rentals and other income; and (iii) earnings from hospital joint ventures.
Sales and related services revenues are derived from the provision of infusion
therapies, the sale of home medical equipment and supplies, the sale of aerosol
and respiratory therapy equipment and supplies and services related to the
delivery of these products. Rentals and other revenues are derived from the
rental of home health care equipment, enteral pumps and equipment related to the
provision of respiratory therapies. The majority of the Company's hospital joint
ventures are not consolidated for financial statement reporting purposes.
Earnings from hospital joint ventures represent the Company's equity in earnings
from unconsolidated hospital joint ventures and management and administrative
fees from unconsolidated hospital joint ventures. Cost of sales and related
services includes the cost of equipment, drugs and related supplies sold to
patients. Operating expenses include center labor costs, delivery expenses,
selling costs, occupancy costs, costs related to rentals other than
depreciation, billing center costs, provision for doubtful accounts, area
management and other operating costs. General and administrative expenses
include corporate and senior management expenses.


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The following table and discussion sets forth items from the statements of
operations as a percentage of revenues:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            PERCENTAGE OF REVENUES

                                                                                   Three Months Ended March 31,
                                                                                   ----------------------------
                                                                                     2000                2001
                                                                                     -----               -----
<S>                                                                                  <C>                 <C>

Revenues                                                                             100.0%              100.0%

Costs and expenses:
    Cost of sales and related services                                                24.9                24.3
    Operating expenses                                                                60.8                58.1
    General and administrative                                                         3.8                 4.3
    Depreciation and amortization                                                     11.1                 8.7
    Amortization of deferred financing costs                                           0.5                 0.7
    Interest                                                                           8.5                11.0
                                                                                     -----               -----
         Total costs and expenses                                                    109.6               107.1
                                                                                     -----               -----
    Loss from operations before income taxes                                          (9.6)%              (7.1)%
                                                                                     =====               =====
</TABLE>

The Company's operating results since 1998 have been negatively impacted by the
following factors. First, the Company has been greatly impacted by the 30%
reduction in Medicare oxygen reimbursement rates (25% reduction effective
January 1, 1998 with an additional 5% reduction effective January 1, 1999). The
Company estimates that revenue and pre-tax income have been reduced by
approximately $7.1 million and $7.4 million in the three months of 2000 and
2001, respectively, as a result of the 25% and the additional 5% reductions.
Second, beginning in the latter half of 1998, the Company experienced a decline
in revenues attributable to the exit and de-emphasis of certain lower margin
business lines and by the termination of several managed care contracts (with
continued effect into 1999, 2000 and 2001). Third, the Company has halted the
acquisition of home health care businesses and its joint venture development
program. Fourth, accounts receivable have been adversely affected by a tougher
payor environment and by process problems at the operating and billing center
levels (caused by the consolidation of billing centers and employee turnover)
which has resulted in higher bad debt expense in 1998 and 1999. Further, the
Company's implementation of process improvements in the billing and collection
functions was slower than anticipated.

In order to drive internal revenue growth during the latter half of 1998, the
Company embarked on a strategy to increase market share by focusing primarily on
increasing respiratory revenues in existing centers. Concurrently, the Company
determined that certain "non-core", lower margin products and services should be
eliminated during the year. It also exited certain contracts and businesses
perceived to be lower margin during the third and fourth quarters of 1998. The
result was a substantial decrease in revenues as well as in profitability
beginning in the latter half of 1998.

A new management team joined the Company in the fourth quarter of 1998,
consisting of a new president and chief executive officer, a new chief operating
officer and a new chief financial officer. Recognizing the negative impacts of
the Company's business strategy, the new

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management ceased the exiting of business lines and contracts by mid-December of
1998. Subsequently, a new strategy was developed and implemented to restore the
Company's revenues and decrease expenses. Key points of this strategy are:

1.       Stabilize and increase profitable revenues - respiratory therapies
         remain a primary focus of the Company. However, the Company has
         broadened its offering and sales focus to include other profitable
         business lines such as enteral nutrition, HME rental, and select
         infusion therapy services. The Company has also re-directed its efforts
         to increase revenues for certain managed care contracts - both new and
         existing. The Company is actively pursuing, and has entered into, new
         managed care contracts that it considers an opportunity for profitable
         revenue.

2.       Decrease and control operating expenses - the Company took aggressive
         steps beginning in 1999 to decrease operating and general and
         administrative expenses. The Company continues to monitor and closely
         manage its field and overhead expenses.

3.       Decrease DSO and bad debt - the Company has four key initiatives in
         place to improve accounts receivable performance: (i) proper staffing
         and training; (ii) process redesign and standardization; (iii)
         consolidation of billing center activities; and (iv) billing center
         specific goals geared toward improved cash collections and reduced
         accounts receivable.

Concurrent with these activities, an enhanced program to ensure compliance with
all government reimbursement requirements has been rolled out and is being
followed throughout the Company. This program seeks to ensure that American
HomePatient acts at all times in a diligent and ethical fashion.

The Company's recovery of revenues is taking longer than originally anticipated.
During 2000, the Company determined that additional sales infrastructure would
be required to accelerate revenue growth and in May, 2000, the Company hired a
new Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Six directors of sales were
subsequently hired with the directive of working in conjunction with the Vice
President of Sales and Marketing and the area vice presidents to facilitate the
implementation of revenue growth strategies at the field level. The Company also
analyzed market data and referral/utilization trends to identify a subset of
forty centers with the greatest potential for market share gain. The directors
of sales are accountable for sales activity specifically for these forty "target
centers". These target centers also serve as primary pilot sites for new sales
and marketing initiatives. In addition, a new Director of Managed Care joined
the Company at the end of 2000. With new expertise in place, the Company is now
focusing its efforts on maximizing revenues with existing contracts, as well as
new contracts, through more strategic price negotiations and improved
operational strategies for implementation.

Effective April 1, 2001 rather than reporting to the area vice presidents, the
Company's billing centers began reporting directly to the Corporate
Reimbursement Department under the leadership of the Vice President of
Reimbursement and six directors of compliance and reimbursement. This new
organizational structure allows area management more time to focus on revenue
growth as well as add specialized knowledge and focused management resources to
the billing function.

The Company does not anticipate renewing its acquisition activities nor its
joint venture development during 2001 as it continues focusing its efforts on
existing operations.


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THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2001 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2000

The results of operations between 2001 and 2000 are impacted by the conversions
of several unconsolidated joint ventures to wholly owned businesses.

REVENUES. Revenues increased from $87.9 million for the quarter ended March 31,
2000 to $91.1 million for the same period in 2001, an increase of $3.2 million,
or 4%. Beginning in the second quarter of 2000 the Company consolidated six
previously 50% owned joint ventures, adding approximately $2.6 million in
revenue in the current quarter. This increase was offset by approximately $2.0
million in revenue related to a January 1, 2001 contract termination. Without
these occurrences, revenue for the quarter would have increased by $2.6 million,
or 3%, compared to last year. This increase is primarily attributable to revenue
growth as a result of the Company's sales and marketing initiatives. Following
is a discussion of the components of revenues:

         Sales and Related Services Revenues. Sales and related services
         revenues increased from $42.5 million for the quarter ended March 31,
         2000 to $43.9 million for the same period in 2001, an increase of $1.4
         million, or 3%. This increase is attributable to additional sales
         revenue of approximately $0.7 million from the accounting consolidation
         of six of the Company's previously 50% owned joint ventures and
         increased sales as a result of the Company's sales and marketing
         initiatives, offset by $2.0 million in lost sales revenues related to a
         January 1, 2001 contract termination.

         Rentals and Other Revenues. Rentals and other revenues increased from
         $44.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2000 to $46.2 million for
         the same period in 2001, an increase of $2.0 million, or 5%. This
         increase is primarily attributable to additional rental revenue of
         approximately $2.2 million from the accounting consolidation of six of
         the Company's previously 50% owned joint ventures.

         Earnings from Hospital Joint Ventures. Earnings from hospital joint
         ventures decreased from $1.2 million for the quarter ended March 31,
         2000 to $1.0 million for the same period in 2001, a decrease of $0.2
         million, or 17%, which is primarily attributable to the accounting
         consolidation of six of the Company's previously 50% owned joint
         ventures.

COST OF SALES AND RELATED SERVICES. Cost of sales and related services increased
from $21.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2000 to $22.2 million for the
same period in 2001, an increase of $0.4 million, or 2%. As a percentage of
sales and related services revenues, cost of sales and related services remained
constant at 51%.

OPERATING EXPENSES. Operating expenses decreased from $53.5 million for the
quarter ended March 31, 2000 to $53.0 million for the same period in 2001, a
decrease of $0.5 million, or 1%. This decrease is attributable to lower bad debt
expense, offset somewhat by additional operating expenses of $2.2 million from
the accounting consolidation of six of the Company's previously 50% owned joint
ventures. Bad debt expense was 7.8% of revenue for the quarter ended March 31,
2000 compared to 4.3% of revenue for the same period in 2001. The improvement in
bad debt expense is attributable to improved cash collections resulting from the
process redesign, standardization and consolidation of billing center
activities.


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GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. General and administrative expenses
increased from $3.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2000 to $3.9 million
for the same period in 2001, an increase of $0.5 million, or 15%. As a
percentage of revenues, general and administrative expenses were 3.8% and 4.3%
for the three months ended March 31, 2000 and 2001, respectively. This increase
is attributable to higher personnel expenses in the quarter ended March 31, 2001
as a result of the billing initiatives, corporate compliance activities and
increased marketing efforts as well as higher consulting fees, offset somewhat
by lower legal fees.

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION. Depreciation and amortization expenses decreased
from $9.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2000 to $7.9 million for the
same period in 2001, a decrease of $1.9 million, or 19%. This decrease is
primarily attributable to higher levels of rental equipment depreciation and
expenses in the quarter ended March 31, 2000 compared to the same period in 2001
and certain property and equipment becoming fully depreciated.

AMORTIZATION OF DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS. Amortization of deferred financing
costs increased from $0.4 million in 2000 to $0.6 million in 2001, an increase
of $0.2 million, or 50%. This increase is primarily attributable to additional
deferred financing costs associated with amendments to the Credit Agreement. In
addition, in the fourth quarter of 2000, the Company recorded the estimated fair
value of warrants ($686,000) to be issued to the Lenders in connection with the
Second Amendment and the related amortization of these costs using the effective
interest rate method.

INTEREST. Interest expense increased from $7.5 million for the quarter ended
March 31, 2000, to $10.0 million for the same period in 2001, an increase of
$2.5 million, or 33%. The Company has recorded a provision of $1.6 million for
default interest in the quarter ended March 31, 2001, in addition to interest
due under the Bank Credit Facility prior to any events of default. However,
based upon current negotiations with the Lenders, the Company expects this
obligation to be forgiven, at which time the accrual will be reversed. This
increase is also attributable to higher interest rates on borrowings under the
Bank Credit Facility prior to considering the default rate.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

At March 31, 2001 the Company's working capital deficit was $243.7 million and
the current ratio was 0.30x as compared to a working capital deficit of $240.4
million and a current ratio of 0.30x at December 31, 2000. As discussed below,
current liabilities include $296.6 million related to the Bank Credit Facility,
with which the Company is out of compliance because of breaching certain
covenants and failing to make a scheduled principal payment.

The Company is the borrower under a credit facility (the "Bank Credit Facility")
between the Company and Bankers Trust Company, as agent for a syndicate of
Lenders (the "Lenders"). The Company is in default under the Fourth Amended and
Restated Credit Agreement, as amended, (the Credit Agreement as amended from
time to time is hereinafter referred to as the "Credit Agreement") as a result
of breaching several of the financial covenants in the Credit Agreement and
failing to make a scheduled principal payment due March 15, 2001. The Company
and the Lenders are negotiating to amend the current Credit Agreement and have
reached tentative agreements in principal which are being finalized. The amended
Credit Agreement, if finalized as expected, will cure the current defaults,
amend the principal amortization schedule, and extend the term of the Credit
Agreement to December 31, 2002. The Company expects to finalize the amended
Credit Agreement on or about May 18, 2001. There can be no assurance that such
negotiations will be successful in curing the above-referenced defaults or that
such negotiations will be finalized on or about May 18, 2001, if at all.
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have been pledged as security for borrowings under the Credit Facility. While
the Company is in default, the Lenders have the right to demand the immediate
payment of all indebtedness outstanding under the Credit Agreement. Accordingly,
the Company has classified the related debt principal amounts as a current
liability. Such indebtedness, as of May 10, 2001, totals $296.6 million.

The Company does not have the liquidity to repay the indebtedness if payment is
demanded. If payment is demanded for the entire indebtedness the Lenders would
then have the right to seize all of the assets of the Company pledged to the
Lenders. In addition, the proceeds of all of the Company's accounts receivable
are transferred daily into a bank account which, under the terms of a
Concentration Bank Agreement, allow the Lenders, upon an event of default, to
cease honoring any drafts under the account and set off all amounts in the bank
account against the indebtedness owed to the Lenders. There can be no assurance
that future cash flow from operations will be sufficient to cover debt
obligations or that any negotiations with the Lenders to amend the Credit
Facility and cure the defaults will be successful. These matters raise
substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments of recorded
asset carrying amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that
might result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

The Credit Agreement was last amended on April 6, 2000. The Company, on that
date, entered into a Third Amendment to the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement (the "Third Amendment"). The Third Amendment waived then existing
events of default, required a $5.0 million principal repayment with the
effectiveness of the amendment, modified existing financial covenants, froze the
borrowing availability under the Bank Credit Facility at the amounts outstanding
at the time of the amendment and made a number of other changes to the Credit
Agreement. The Company was required to employ a bank financial advisor to review
and evaluate the Company's finances. Substantially all of the Company's assets
have been pledged as security for borrowings under the Bank Credit Facility. In
addition, the amended Credit Agreement states that any development in the
government investigation, which the lenders determine could reasonably be
expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company, constitutes an event
of default. As of March 31, 2001, $300.0 million was outstanding under the
Credit Facility, including $249.2 million under the revolving line of credit
(which includes letters of credit totaling $3.4 million) and $50.8 million under
the term loan.

The Credit Agreement was previously amended on April 14, 1999. The Company, on
that date, entered into a Second Amendment to the Fourth Amended and Restated
Credit Agreement (the "Second Amendment"). The Second Amendment waived then
existing events of default, modified financial covenants and made a number of
other changes to the Credit Agreement. The Company was required to employ a
manager, acceptable to the Lenders, with expertise in managing companies that
are in workout situations with their lenders. The term of such manager's
employment has expired.

As part of the Second Amendment, the Company's credit availability was reduced
from $360.0 million to $328.6 million, including a $75.0 million term loan and
$253.6 million revolving line of credit. As of December 31, 1999, the Company's
credit availability was further reduced through paydowns of the term loan
portion of the Bank Credit Facility to $318.4 million,


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including a $64.8 million term loan and a $253.6 revolving line of credit. As of
September 30, 2000, the Company's credit availability was further reduced to
$303.0 million through paydowns of the term loan to $53.8 million and freezing
availability under the revolving loan to $249.2 million.

As part of the Second Amendment, the Company agreed to issue on March 31, 2001
(provided loans, letters of credit or commitments are still outstanding)
warrants to the Lenders representing 19.99% of the common stock of the Company
issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2001. As of May 10, 2001 the Company has
not issued these warrants but plans to issue them upon finalizing the amended
Credit Agreement. Fifty percent of these warrants will be exercisable at any
time after issuance and the remaining fifty percent will be exercisable from and
after September 30, 2001 (provided loans, letters of credit or commitments have
not been terminated subsequent to March 31, 2001 and prior to September 30,
2001). The exercise price of the warrants is $0.01 per share.

Interest is payable on borrowings under the Bank Credit Facility, at the
election of the Company, at either a Base Lending Rate or an Adjusted Eurodollar
Rate (each as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus a margin of 2.75% and 3.50%,
respectively. Also, additional interest of 4.50% accrues on that portion of the
Bank Credit Facility that is in excess of four times Adjusted EBITDA as defined
by the Credit Agreement. Upon the occurrence of an event of default under the
Credit Agreement, interest is payable by the Company at 2.0% per annum in excess
of the rates charged under the Bank Credit Facility. In addition, the Company no
longer has the right to borrow at the Adjusted Eurodollar Rate and all new
borrowings must be done at the Base Lending Rate, which is currently a
substantially higher rate of interest. Due to these contractual obligations, the
Company has recorded a provision of $1.6 million for default interest in the
quarter ended March 31, 2001, in addition to interest due under the Bank Credit
Facility prior to any events of default. However, based upon current
negotiations with the Lenders, the Company expects this obligation to be
forgiven, at which time the accrual will be reversed. As of March 31, 2001 the
weighted average borrowing rate was 13.71%. A commitment fee of up to .50% per
annum is payable by the Company on the undrawn balance.

The Credit Agreement, as amended, contains various financial covenants, the most
restrictive of which relate to measurements of EBITDA, shareholders' equity,
leverage, debt-to-equity ratios, interest coverage ratios, and collections of
accounts receivable. The Credit Agreement, as amended, also contains provisions
for periodic reporting and the recapture of excess cash flow.

The Credit Agreement also contains covenants which, among other things, impose
certain limitations or prohibitions on the Company with respect to the
incurrence of indebtedness, the creation of liens, the payment of dividends, the
redemption or repurchase of securities, investments, acquisitions, capital
expenditures, sales of assets and transactions with affiliates. The Company is
no longer permitted to make acquisitions or investments in joint ventures
without the consent of Lenders holding a majority of the lending commitments
under the Bank Credit Facility.

In addition to successfully renegotiating potential amendments to the Bank
Credit Facility and subsequently maintaining compliance with its debt covenants
and amortization schedule, the Company's future liquidity will continue to be
dependent upon the relative amounts of current assets (principally cash,
accounts receivable and inventories) and current liabilities (principally
accounts payable and accrued expenses). In that regard, accounts receivable can
have a significant impact on the Company's liquidity. The Company has various
types of accounts receivable, such as receivables from patients, contracts, and
former owners of acquisitions. The majority of the Company's accounts receivable
are patient receivables. Accounts receivable are generally outstanding for
longer periods of time in the health care industry than many other industries
because of requirements to provide third-party payors with additional
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subsequent to billing and the time required by such payors to process claims.
Certain accounts receivable frequently are outstanding for more than 90 days,
particularly where the account receivable relates to services for a patient
receiving a new medical therapy or covered by private insurance or Medicaid. Net
patient accounts receivable were $74.5 million and $72.4 million at December 31,
2000 and March 31, 2001, respectively. Average days' sales in accounts
receivable was approximately 76 and 75 days at December 31, 2000 and March 31,
2001, respectively. The Company's level of DSO and net patient receivables
reflect the extended time required to obtain necessary billing documentation,
the ongoing efforts to implement a standardized model for reimbursement and the
consolidation of billing activities.

Net cash provided from (used in) operating activities was ($3.5) million and
$8.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2000 and 2001, respectively,
which is primarily due to the prior year decrease in trade accounts payable,
accrued expenses and other current liabilities. Net cash used in investing
activities was $4.3 million and $5.0 million for the three months ended March
31, 2000 and 2001, respectively. Capital expenditures remained constant at $4.7
million and proceeds from joint venture dissolutions contributed $0.7 million in
the first quarter of 2000. Net cash used in financing activities was $7.6
million and $14,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2000 and 2001,
respectively. The cash used in financing activities for the three months ended
March 31, 2000 and 2001 primarily relates to proceeds from the Employee Stock
Purchase Plan offset by principal payments and deferred financing costs for the
Bank Credit Facility.

The Company's principal capital requirements are for working capital, capital
expenditures and debt service. The Company has financed and intends to continue
to finance these requirements with existing cash balances, net cash provided by
operations and other available capital expenditure financing vehicles.
Management believes that these sources will support the Company's current level
of operations as long as the due dates of amounts outstanding under the Bank
Credit Facility are not accelerated. Management also believes these sources are
adequate to fund the anticipated litigation settlement associated with the
government investigation based upon the expected payment terms, as more fully
described in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations - Government Regulation."

RISK FACTORS

This section summarizes certain risks, among others, that should be considered
by stockholders and prospective investors in the Company.

         Substantial Leverage. The Company maintains a significant amount of
debt pursuant to the Bank Credit Facility. The Company is in default under the
Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the Credit Agreement as amended
from time to time is hereinafter referred to as the "Credit Agreement") as a
result of breaching several of the financial covenants in the Credit Agreement
and failing to make a scheduled principal payment due March 15, 2001. Such
default means that the entire $296.6 million outstanding indebtedness is
classified as a current liability and could be called by the Lenders at any
time. The Company does not have the liquidity to repay such indebtedness if it
is accelerated. If the indebtedness is not paid, the Lenders have the right to
exercise remedies detailed in Note 2 in the accompanying consolidated financial
statements. In addition, proceeds of all of the Company's accounts receivable
are transferred daily into a bank account which, under the terms of a
Concentration Bank Agreement, allows the Lenders, upon an event of default, to
cease honoring any drafts under the account and set off all amounts in the bank
account against the indebtedness owed to the Lenders.


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Interest is payable on borrowings under the Bank Credit Facility, at the
election of the Company, at either a Base Lending Rate or an Adjusted Eurodollar
Rate (each as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus a margin of 2.75% and 3.50%,
respectively. Also, additional interest of 4.50% accrues on that portion of the
Bank Credit Facility that is in excess of four times Adjusted EBITDA as defined
by the Credit Agreement. Upon the occurrence of an event of default under the
Credit Agreement, interest is payable by the Company at 2.0% per annum in excess
of the rate provided by the Credit Agreement. In addition, the Company no longer
has the right to borrow at the Adjusted Eurodollar Rate and all new borrowings
must be done at the Base Lending Rate, which is currently a substantially higher
rate of interest. Due to these contractual obligations, the Company has recorded
a provision of $1.6 million for default interest in the quarter ended March 31,
2001, in addition to interest due under the Bank Credit Facility prior to any
events of default. However, based upon current negotiations with the Lenders,
the Company expects this obligation to be forgiven, at which time the accrual
will be reversed.

The increase in interest expense, the freezing of the Bank's lending
commitments, and the Company's default under the Credit Agreement, could have a
material adverse effect on the Company's liquidity, business, financial
condition and results of operations. The degree to which the Company is
leveraged and the default under the Bank Credit Facility may impair the
Company's ability to finance, through its own cash flow or from additional
financing, its future operations or pursue its business strategy and could make
the Company more vulnerable to economic downturns, competitive and payor pricing
pressures and adverse changes in government regulation. Even if the indebtedness
under the Bank Credit Facility is not accelerated, there can be no assurance
that future cash flow from operations will be sufficient to cover scheduled debt
obligations. In addition, the Company's default under the terms of the Credit
Agreement, the related uncertainty about the Company's ability to continue as a
going concern, and the receipt of a qualified opinion from the Company's
auditors may impair the Company's ability to receive trade credit from its
vendors. Additional sources of funds may be required and there can be no
assurance the Company will be able to obtain additional funds on acceptable
terms, if at all. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources."

         Government Regulation. The Company is subject to extensive and
frequently changing federal, state and local regulation. In addition, new laws
and regulations are adopted periodically to regulate new and existing products
and services in the health care industry. Changes in laws or regulations or new
interpretations of existing laws or regulations can have a dramatic effect on
operating methods, costs and reimbursement amounts provided by government and
other third-party payors. Federal laws governing the Company's activities
include regulation of the repackaging and dispensing of drugs as well as
Medicare reimbursement and certification and certain financial relationships
with health care providers (collectively, the "fraud and abuse laws"). Although
the Company intends to comply with all applicable federal and state fraud and
abuse laws, these laws are not always clear and may be subject to a range of
potential interpretations. There can be no assurance that administrative or
judicial clarification or interpretation of existing laws or regulations, or
legislative enactments of new laws or regulations, will not have a material
adverse effect on the Company's business.

The Company is subject to state laws governing Medicaid, professional training,
licensure, financial relationships with physicians and the dispensing and
storage of pharmaceuticals. The facilities operated by the Company must comply
with all applicable laws, regulations and licensing standards and many of the
Company's employees must maintain licenses to provide some of the services
offered by the Company. In addition, the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 introduced
several government initiatives which are either in the planning or
implementation stages and which, when fully implemented, could have a material
adverse impact on reimbursement for products and services provided by the
Company. These initiatives include:


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(i) Prospective Payment System ("PPS") and Consolidated Billing requirements for
skilled nursing facilities and PPS for home health agencies, which do not affect
the Company directly but could affect the Company's contractual relationships
with such entities. (The consolidated billing requirement was subsequently
reversed by the Omnibus Budget bill, signed into law by President Clinton on
November 23, 1999); (ii) pilot projects in Polk County, Florida and San Antonio,
Texas which began on October 1, 1999 and February 1, 2001, respectively, to
determine the efficacy of competitive bidding for certain durable medical
equipment ("DME"), under which Medicare reimbursements for certain items are
reduced between 17% and 31% from the current fee schedules (the Company is
participating in both pilot projects); and (iii) deadlines (as yet undetermined)
for obtaining Medicare and Medicaid surety bonds for home health agencies and
DME suppliers. There can be no assurance that federal, state or local
governments will not change existing standards or impose additional standards.
Any failure to comply with existing or future standards could have a material
adverse effect on the Company's results of operations, financial condition or
prospects.

The Company knows that it is a defendant in certain qui tam complaints filed
against the Company under the False Claims Act. Additional actions may be filed
against it under this Act. There can be no assurances as to the final outcome of
the pending or any future False Claims Act lawsuits. Possible outcomes include,
among other things, the repayment of reimbursements previously received by the
Company related to improperly billed claims, the imposition of fines or
penalties, and the suspension or exclusion of the Company from participation in
the Medicare, Medicaid and other government reimbursement programs. The outcome
of the pending lawsuits could have a material adverse effect on the Company. See
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations - Government Regulation."

         Collectibility of Accounts Receivable. The Company has substantial
accounts receivable, as well as days sales outstanding of 75 days as of March
31, 2001. The Company has implemented four key initiatives to improve accounts
receivable performance: (i) proper staffing and training; (ii) process redesign
and standardization; (iii) consolidation of billing center activities; and (iv)
billing center specific goals geared toward improved cash collections and
reduced accounts receivable. No assurances can be given, however, that future
bad debt expense will not increase above current operating levels as a result of
continuing difficulties associated with the Company's billing activities and
meeting payor documentation requirements and claim submission deadlines.

         Liquidity. Effective at the close of business on September 1, 1999,
Nasdaq de-listed the Company's common stock and it is no longer listed for
trading on the Nasdaq National Market. As a result, beginning September 2, 1999,
trading of the Company's common stock is conducted on the over-the-counter
market ("OTC") or, on application by broker-dealers, in the NASD's Electronic
Bulletin Board using the Company's current trading symbol, AHOM. As a result of
the de-listing, the liquidity of the Company's common stock and its price have
been adversely affected which may have limited the Company's ability to raise
additional capital.

         Infrastructure. As the Company continues to refine its business model,
it may need to implement enhanced operational and financial systems and may
require additional employees and management, operational and financial
resources. There can be no assurance that the Company will successfully (i)
implement and maintain any such operational and financial systems, or (ii) apply
the human, operational and financial resources needed to manage a developing and
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such resources effectively could have a material adverse effect on the Company's
results of operations, financial condition or prospects.

         Medicare Reimbursement for Oxygen Therapy and Other Services. Oxygen
therapy reimbursement from Medicare accounts for approximately 27% of the
Company's revenues. The Balanced Budget Act of 1997, as amended, reduced
Medicare reimbursement rates for oxygen and certain oxygen equipment to 75% of
1997 levels beginning January 1, 1998 and to 70% of 1997 levels beginning
January 1, 1999. Reimbursement for drugs and biologicals was reduced by 5%
beginning January 1, 1998. Effective January 1, 1998, payments for parenteral
and enteral nutrition ("PEN") were frozen at 1995 levels, through the year 2002.
Effective October 1, 1999, Medicare established new guidelines for respiratory
assist devices ("RAD"), which include continuous positive airway pressure
devices, bi-level respiratory devices (without backup) and bi-level respiratory
devices with back up. The changes require additional documentation in order to
continue coverage on existing patients as well as new coverage and qualifying
criteria for new patients. In addition, the bi-level respiratory device (without
backup) was transferred from a frequently serviced item to "capped rental".
Currently, respiratory assist devices account for approximately $29 million in
annualized revenues. Medicare also has the option of developing fee schedules
for PEN and home dialysis supplies and equipment, although currently there is no
timetable for the development or implementation of such fee schedules. Following
promulgation of a final rule, HCFA will also have "inherent reasonableness"
authority to modify payment rates for all Medicare Part B items and services by
as much as 15% without industry consultation, publication or public comment if
the rates are "grossly excessive" or "grossly deficient." Possible future
changes in the basis for calculating Medicare's reimbursement rates for
Albuterol and other respiratory medications could result in a reimbursement
reduction for these products, the timing and extent of which are not known at
this time. The Company cannot be certain that additional reimbursement
reductions for oxygen therapy services or other services and products provided
by the Company will not occur. Reimbursement reductions already implemented have
materially adversely affected the Company's revenues and net income, and any
such future reductions could have a similar material adverse effect.

         Dependence on Reimbursement by Third-Party Payors. For the three months
ended March 31, 2001, the percentage of the Company's revenues derived from
Medicare, Medicaid and private pay was 49%, 10% and 41%, respectively. The
revenues and profitability of the Company are affected by the continuing efforts
of all payors to contain or reduce the costs of health care by lowering
reimbursement rates, narrowing the scope of covered services, increasing case
management review of services and negotiating reduced contract pricing. Any
changes in reimbursement levels under Medicare, Medicaid or private pay programs
and any changes in applicable government regulations could have a material
adverse effect on the Company's revenues and net income. Changes in the mix of
the Company's patients among Medicare, Medicaid and private pay categories and
among different types of private pay sources may also affect the Company's
revenues and profitability. There can be no assurance that the Company will
continue to maintain its current payor or revenue mix.

         Role of Managed Care. As managed care assumes an increasingly
significant role in markets in which the Company operates, the Company's success
will, in part, depend on retaining and obtaining profitable managed care
contracts. There can be no assurance that the Company will retain or obtain such
managed care contracts. In addition, reimbursement rates under managed care
contracts are likely to continue to experience downward pressure as a result of
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management review of services and negotiating reduced contract pricing.
Therefore, even if the Company is successful in retaining and obtaining managed
care contracts, unless the Company also decreases its cost for providing
services and increases higher margin services, it will experience declining
profit margins.

         Health Care Initiatives. The health care industry continues to undergo
dramatic changes. With the change in administration, new federal health care
initiatives, particularly concerning Medicare, may be launched. For example, the
HIPAA has mandated an extensive set of regulations to protect the privacy of
identifiable health information, and is currently scheduled to become effective
in early 2002. The Company has created a HIPAA Compliance working group that is
in the process of identifying information inflow and outflow throughout the
organization, which will then be analyzed to determine the appropriate privacy
protections the Company will need to put in place to be HIPAA-compliant. There
can be no assurance that other equally sweeping federal health care legislation
will not be adopted in the future. It is also possible that proposed federal
legislation will include language which provides incentives to further encourage
Medicare recipients to shift to Medicare at-risk managed care programs. Some
states are adopting health care programs and initiatives as a replacement for
Medicaid. There can be no assurance that the adoption of such legislation or
other changes in the administration or interpretation of governmental health
care programs or initiatives will not have a material adverse effect on the
Company.

         Acquisitions. In the past, the Company's strategic focus was on the
acquisition of small to medium sized home health care suppliers in targeted
markets. Although the Company attempted in its acquisitions to determine the
nature and extent of any pre-existing liabilities, and generally has the right
to seek indemnification from the previous owners for acts or omissions arising
prior to the date of the acquisition, resolving issues of liability between the
parties could involve a significant amount of time, manpower and expense on the
part of the Company. If the Company or its subsidiary were to be unsuccessful in
a claim for indemnity from a seller, the liability imposed on the Company or its
subsidiary could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial
results and operations.

         No Assurance of Growth. The Company reported a net loss of $6.6 million
for the three months ended March 31, 2001. No assurance can be given that the
Company will achieve profitable operations in the near term. The Company intends
to expand its business primarily through internal growth of existing operations.
There can be no assurance that the Company can achieve growth in revenues. The
price of the Company's common stock may fluctuate substantially in response to
quarterly variations in the Company's operating and financial results,
announcements by the Company or other developments affecting the Company, as
well as general economic and other external factors.

         Ability to Attract and Retain Management. The Company is highly
dependent upon its senior management, and competition for qualified management
personnel is intense. The Company's current financial results and the ongoing
OIG investigation, among other factors, may limit the Company's ability to
attract and retain qualified personnel, which in turn could adversely affect
profitability.


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         Competition. The home health care market is highly fragmented and
competition varies significantly from market to market. In the small and
mid-size markets in which the Company primarily operates, the majority of its
competition comes from local independent operators or hospital-based facilities,
whose primary competitive advantage is market familiarity. In the larger
markets, regional and national providers account for a significant portion of
competition. Some of the Company's present and potential competitors are
significantly larger than the Company and have, or may obtain, greater financial
and marketing resources than the Company. In addition, there are relatively few
barriers to entry in the local markets served by the Company, and it encounters
substantial competition from new market entrants.

         Liability and Adequacy of Insurance. The provision of health care
services entails an inherent risk of liability. Certain participants in the home
health care industry may be subject to lawsuits which may involve large claims
and significant defense costs. It is expected that the Company periodically will
be subject to such suits as a result of the nature of its business. The Company
currently maintains product and professional liability insurance intended to
cover such claims in amounts which management believes are in keeping with
industry standards. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to
obtain liability insurance coverage in the future on acceptable terms, if at
all. There can be no assurance that claims in excess of the Company's insurance
coverage or claims not covered by the Company's insurance coverage will not
arise. A successful claim against the Company in excess of the Company's
insurance coverage could have a material adverse effect upon the results of
operations, financial condition or prospects of the Company. Claims against the
Company, regardless of their merit or eventual outcome, may also have a material
adverse effect upon the Company's ability to attract patients or to expand its
business. In addition, the Company is self-insured for its workers compensation
and health insurance and is at risk for claims up to individual stop loss and
aggregate stop loss amounts.


ITEM 3 - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The chief market risk factor affecting the financial condition and operating
results of the Company is interest rate risk. The Company's Bank Credit Facility
provides for a floating interest rate. As of March 31, 2001, the Company had
outstanding borrowings of approximately $296.6 million. In the event that
interest rates associated with this facility were to increase by 10%, the impact
on future cash flows would be approximately $3.0 million. Interest expense
associated with other debts would not materially impact the Company as most
interest rates are fixed.


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                           PART II. OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(A)      Exhibits. The exhibits filed as part of this Report are listed on the
         Index to Exhibits immediately following the signature page.

(B)      Reports on Form 8-K. No reports on Form 8-K have been filed during the
         quarter for which this report is filed.


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                                   SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



                              AMERICAN HOMEPATIENT, INC.

May 15, 2001                  By: /s/Marilyn A. O'Hara
                                 ------------------------------------------
                                 Marilyn A. O'Hara
                                 Chief Financial Officer and An Officer Duly
                                 Authorized to Sign on Behalf of the registrant


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                                INDEX TO EXHIBITS


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
    EXHIBIT
    NUMBER                              DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
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<S>               <C>
      3.1         Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by reference to
                  Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Registration Statement No. 33-42777 on Form S-1).

      3.2         Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company
                  dated October 31, 1991 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Amendment
                  No. 2 to the Company's Registration Statement No. 33-42777 on Form S-1).

      3.3         Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company
                  Dated May 14, 1992 (incorporated by reference to Registration Statement on
                  Form S-8 dated February 16, 1993).

      3.4         Certificate of Ownership and Merger merging American HomePatient, Inc. into
                  Diversicare Inc. dated May 11, 1994 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4
                  to the Company's Registration Statement No.33-89568 on Form S-2).

      3.5         Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company
                  dated July 8, 1996 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to the Company's
                  Report of Form 10-Q for the Quarter ended June 30, 1996).

      3.6         Bylaws of the Company, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to
                  the Company's Registration Statement No. 33-42777 on Form S-1).

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